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The 3 C's of Weight Loss

You feel you should lose weight, but how do you go about achieving and maintaining your ideal, healthy weight?

Remember the Three C’s, and setting, achieving and maintaining your goal becomes a whole lot easier.

COMMITMENT

• Ask yourself why you want to lose weight. Are you doing it because you value yourself and would love to feel healthier and look great, or are you doing it because of pressure from friends or family? The most important thing is to decide to do this for yourself!
• Are you truly committed to adopting an “I CAN” attitude rather than a “maybe I can” or a half hearted “I’ll give it a shot” attitude?
• Do you really believe that a healthy weight is not just an investment in optimal health now, but an investment in your future as well?
• Are you committed to changing the habits that resulted in your weight gain to begin with?
• If you can answer a definite YES to all these questions then you’re ready to embark on a successful weight loss program.

THE CAKES

Delicious Tonica© cakes are 100% natural and healthy. There are no colourants, flavourants or suspect “magic” ingredients, just a healthy blend of fresh ingredients and natural fibres that improve digestion, absorb fats and calories and eliminate toxins from the body.

Replace 2 meals per day with a cake and a full glass of water and you will feel satisfied for up to 4 hours with no suffering. You will have loads of energy and you can enjoy a hearty main meal of your choice daily.

Tonica© cakes are suitable for all age groups and you can expect to lose 2kg per week!  The cakes come in 6 yummy flavours, are highly convenient and you will save on your food bill.

Tonica© cakes are the versatile, safe, healthy, meal replacement slimming alternative!

CONTINUITY

Once you have reached your goal weight you obviously want to maintain it so we supply you with an easy to follow maintenance plan.

 Initially, you will need to monitor yourself closely so that you don’t revert to the old eating patterns that packed on the kilos…. but you will not be alone!

 We continue to encourage and support you or share advice whenever you may need it, so you are free to contact us at any time, even if you successfully completed the program months or even years before. 

That’s where we’re different…. you’re not just buying a product off a shelf somewhere…. you’re buying an excellent product that really works, backed by a permanent support system as well…. and that’s what will ensure your success!

Why Dietary Fibre is Imperative to a Healthy Body

Most people are aware of dietary fibre’s role in preventing constipation, but fibre has many other benefits as well such as lowering the risk of certain diseases and, contrary to popular belief, fibre actually regulates the digestive system, preventing both constipation and diarrhea.

Fibre keeps the digestive system working properly, by speeding up the elimination of waste and toxins  from the body, thereby preventing them from remaining in the intestine too long which could cause a build up, leading to a number of diseases.

There are two types of fibre namely soluble and insoluble fibre. Insoluble fibre passes through the body unchanged and promotes the growth of friendly bacteria in the intestine, softening and bulking up waste material and increasing the rate of elimination.

This is important in reducing the risk of certain cancers including bowel cancer as well as haemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulitis.

Insoluble fibre is found in foods such as whole wheat flour and breads, bran, whole grain cereals, brown rice, nuts, seeds and various fruits and vegetables.

Soluble fibre absorbs water from the intestine which assists in eliminating waste from the body more quickly. Soluble fibre prevents energy spikes from carbohydrates in the body as it slows down digestion, ensuring that energy is released steadily into the bloodstream, preventing hunger and listlessness which is of great benefit to diabetics.

 Soluble fibre is believed to lower cholesterol levels by binding with the cholesterol (fat) from food and passing it out of the body quickly, thereby preventing absorption into the bloodstream.

Foods containing soluble fibre include soya products, peas, beans, lentils, oats, barley, vegetables and fruits.

Tonica© cakes are low in fats and calories and are the perfect blend of dietary fibre that will keep your digestive system working optimally, ensuring that you achieve and maintain a healthy weight and boundless energy.

Want to know more?

Feel free to contact us with questions, or should you need any tips or advice. 

email us at info@tonicadirect.com (UK Residents) or infosa@tonicadirect.com (RSA Residents).

Get FREE Tonica Cakes!

Tonica diet cakes were developed to overcome all the usual problems of losing weight! 

 At less than 200 cals, each cake satisfies hunger and provides loads  of energy for several hours With six delicious flavours in each pack - and one good meal of your choice daily - you don't get bored and remain endlessly motivated.  The product is 100% healthy and natural and weight loss swift and safe.

Our latest "winning loser" is Carol from Salcombe who, to date, has lost 23 lbs in five weeks!

Order now and  receive extra free cakes while stocks last! 

UK Residents

Go to www.tonicadirect.com, email us at info@tonicadirect.com or call Freephone 0800 0329354. Free delivery nationwide to your door!

RSA Residents

Go to www.tonicadirect.com, email us at infosa@tonicadirect.com or call us on +27 82 612 7628. FREE delivery nationwide to your door!

Boost Weight Loss with Hidden Veggies!

Hiding veggies in your family’s favourite dishes is a unique way of getting them to eat more fresh veggies and fruit which contain a variety of important nutrients, while reducing the kilojoule content as well as saving money on expensive high protein foods such as meat, fish and dairy products.

Replacing up to 25% per weight, of the high kilojoule ingredients in standard dishes such as meat or chicken casseroles, fish cakes, burger patties, macaroni cheese and cake and bread recipes with pureed vegetables, is a healthy and cost effective way to ensure that your family is receiving the best nutrition while making weight loss completely effortless.

Add half a cup of cooked and pureed cabbage, cauliflower, butternut or squash to casseroles, cheesy pasta dishes or mince while cooked and pureed pumpkin or carrot may be added to cakes and breads.

By diluting meat, chicken or fish dishes with canned or cooked and minced legumes such as beans or chickpeas, it is possible to reduce energy intake by up to 1512kj per day as these foods contain little or no fats and have the added benefit of being low GI. 

To stretch your budget and reduce kilojoule intake even further, puree seasonal fresh fruit and add this to the more expensive foods such as yoghurt and ice cream.

Implementing these simple steps as part of your healthy Tonica© lifestyle, effortless, sustainable weight loss and optimum energy is assured.

Watch out for our forthcoming newsletter series which will bring you mouth watering low kilojoule recipes, weight loss tips and the motivation we all need to lose those unwanted pounds!

For any queries please email us at info@tonicadirect.com (UK residents) or infosa@tonicadirect.com (RSA residents).

Starter Pack Special - Cape Town Only!

Our South African offices are located in Melkbos, Cape Town, and so for residents of the Cape Peninsula ONLY, we are offering a 1 week starter pack to get you well on your way! Order your starter pack TODAY for just R 235 delivered to your home or work address. email us today at infosa@tonicadirect.com, or call Astrid on 082 612 7628.

HELP! My Child is Overweight!

Experts estimate that 15% of kids are overweight, while another 15% are at risk of becoming overweight.

Why?

Not only are our modern eating habits largely devoid of home prepared, fresh foods, but the foods that we typically have access to are fiddled and riddled with growth hormones, colourants and flavourants that wreak havoc with our hormones. The last and current generation of kids have been raised on this food which explains premature sexual maturity, the extreme increase in levels of fat, prevalence of diseases such as asthma and diabetes - the list goes on.

But what's the solution?

We deserve better, and so do our kids. Read our previous article regarding healthy eating for good tips on eating well.

What we assume right now however, is that you are here because you or your child needs to lose weight. 

Your healthy, safe and natural solution is the Tonica Direct system.

Our cakes are designed to be had as your breakfast and lunch (or breakfast and dinner if you have your main meal at lunch time). They are made of the perfect balance of natural fibres and fresh ingredients that are designed to keep your energy levels steady and your digestive system working the way it should. Our cakes contain no 'funny' ingredients or wierd additives - just the perfect balance of the right ingredients - proven to make you feel and look fantastic.

YAY! Mommy gives me Cupcakes for School!!

All natural and yummy, they come individually wrapped, so with our rushed modern lives - simply pop one into your child's lunchbox with a piece of fruit and a juice or filtered water and that's it! 

No more worrying about the scary ingredients to be found in bread and spreads - just a healthy, delicious cake that will keep your child satisfied and full of energy!

For more information, please email us at:-

UK: info@tonicadirect.com

RSA: infosa@tonicadirect.com

Change to Natural Foods to Help Secure a Healthy Future

We are all affected by these and you have probably heard about one or all of them at some time or another:- additives, flavourants, colourants, 'E numbers', genetic engineering, disease resistant crops - the list goes on. 

The fact is you cannot get away from fiddled food - but what you can do, is select healthier, less processed alternatives to fast food and pre-packaged food.

A healthy diet (by today's standards) should consist of:-

Fresh fruit and vegetables

Fruit and veg that lasts in the fridge for longer than a few days is not fresh - it is genetically modified! so rather grow your own or support your local vege shop or farmers market. Your body and your pocket will thank you. 

Beans, pulses and nuts

Cheap and an excellent source of easily digestible protein. For example, buy dried chickpeas and hydrate them yourself - will take about half an hour. You will feel better knowing that you are consuming fewer additives and of course you wont need to worry about the carcinogens and hormones found in meat.

Unrefined grains 

Instead of buying bleached american rice, opt for brown rice. If the whole nutty brown rice thing isnt your speed, then try natural basmati rice which is softer and full of flavour!

Filtered water

Even in countries where tap water is traditionally potable, an in line filter is a good idea to remove chemicals and heavy metals. Your tea will taste better too.

Natural (unflavoured) teas & Ground Coffee

Stay away from flavoured teas - they contain those pesky little flavourants and additives we are trying to avoid. If you want chamomile tea, get a plant or the dried herb and prepare your own. Even if the bottle says it's 100% pure, its processed, so rather opt for ground coffee.

Organic / Free Range

Opt for organic or free range, locally produced foods and check for labelling that states that what you're buying is hormone free.

Make Informed Food Choices

Eating a bag of crisps (or chips!) wont kill you and nor will a can of cooldrink or a packet of sweets. Even the odd pizza or burger is fine. However we shouldn't consume these things as our staple diet every day, and when we do, we should be consciously aware of what we are putting in our mouths.

Tonica Cakes are a Good Health-food Choice

Okay, you were waiting for this no doubt, but here's the deal - Tonica cakes are made from all natural ingredients, no flavourants or colourants! There is no magic (or suspect) mix, no funny enzimes or E numbers you need to worry about. Our 'flavours' contain fresh fruit - apples, bananas and so forth that we personally source. 

In addition, our cakes do not contain things like 'Guar Gum' to bulk up in your stomach and make you feel full, instead our blend of fibres improves your digestion and helps to eliminate toxins.

Our cakes really are just the perfect blend, of the correct natural ingredients and no doubt a return to what is healthy and good to eat which is what makes our system so incredibly effective!

We believe in healthy eating and we practice what we preach, so you can rest assured that our cakes are a safe, healthy slimming alternative. 

For more information please contact us...

UK - info@tonicadirect.com

RSA - infosa@tonicadirect.com

One in Ten Obese, New BMI Study Says World Must Lose Weight

Every tenth person in the world is now obese according to a new study jointly carried out by two of the most well respected colleges in the world. Harvard in Massachusetts and London’s Imperial College set about the task of looking at data collected between 1980 and 2008.

The study mainly looks at Body Mass Index or BMI which gives an accurate indication of how fat a person is. The definition of obesity is having a BMI of over 30kg per msq. The study did look also at high blood pressure and cholesterol levels and found that both of these had fallen, however levels of obesity have increased across the globe.

These are some of the figures that came out of the survey. In the latest available figures, 2008, the survey found that 9.8% of males and 13.8% of females suffered from obesity. Men and women in the UK came sixth and ninth respectively against European countries with respect to their body mass index or BMI. The highest rates of obesity were found amongst the Pacific Islanders with 34-35kg per msq BMI and these rates were found to be 70% greater than those found in south East Asian and sub Saharan African nations.

With regards to high rates of cholesterol and blood pressure wealthier nations had managed to reduce both. North American males and Australian females both made significant drops in blood pressure, whereas blood pressure levels were highest in Africa and the Baltic states. UK adults made less of a reduction in blood pressure than comparative European countries.

Looks like the whole world should be looking to try and lose weight.

To view the original article, please visit: http://personalfinancebulletin.com/one-in-ten-obese-new-bmi-study-says-world-must-lose-weight/6533/

The Health Risks of being Overweight

Being overweight is usually accompanied by a number of health risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol which increase the chances of developing heart disease.

It has been well documented that being overweight increases blood pressure, so for those that are already overweight and suffering from hypertension, losing as little as 5kg can have a marked effect on lowering the blood pressure.

What to look for 

Hypertension is called ‘the silent killer’ and can go undetected for a long time. There are however, a number of possible symptoms that may occur, and these could vary from person to person. Some of these symptoms include chronic headaches, nosebleeds, fatigue, palpitations, blurred vision, dizziness, nausea and drowsiness. Have your blood pressure tested if you suffer from any combination of these symptoms.

The Diabetes Factor

Diabetes is another health risk associated with overweight and some of the symptoms include frequent urination, unquenchable thirst, loss of vision, tingling or numbness in hands, legs and feet as well as dry itchy skin. Schedule an appointment with your doctor to have your glucose levels tested if you are experiencing any of the above symptoms.

Check Your Cholesterol

High cholesterol is one of the primary contributors to heart disease but unfortunately there are no definite symptoms.  In spite of feeling healthy therefore, one could have dangerously high cholesterol levels without being aware of it. It is especially important to have your cholesterol levels checked if you are overweight as this significantly increases your risk factor.

Towards Better Health

By embarking on a healthy weight loss program such as the Tonica© Direct Weight Loss System and by maintaining a healthy weight, the impact of overweight and the accompanying health risks are either greatly reduced or completely eliminated.

The Biggest Problems You'll Have with Most Weight Loss Plans .......and How TONICA Overcomes Them ALL!

Tonica cakes are specially formulated to overcome all these common diet problems:-

Hunger - each Tonica diet cake, although  less than 190 cals - is a good size and will fill you for hours.

Feeling weak and tired - each Tonica cake gives optimum energy for at least four hours.

Cravings - these are usually associated with with fluctuating blood sugar levels - Tonica prevents them by providing steady, unvarying energy.

Boredom - the cakes come in 6 assorted delicious flavours.With one hearty meal of your choice daily, there is always something to look forward to and you remain endlessly motivated.

Plateauing - the bulk in the cakes keeps your digestion working efficiently so plateauing is rare. Also, you will  experience neither constipation nor any increase in regular bowel movements.

You can expect fast, safe and permanent weight loss with our 100% natural product. 

You will see tangible loss within 48 hours - as well as feel definite imporovements in your health!

LOSE up to 12lbs in 14 days, up to 20lbs in 28 days!

Tonica cakes are now available throughout the UK, USA and South Africa - with free delivery to your door.They come a cost of little over £3 for two meals per day - economical as you will not be purchasing all those unhealthy snacks!

For more information or to order visit www.tonicadirect.com 

REMEMBER  - the sooner you tackle those extra "Christmas pounds" - the faster they will come off!

BEST TONICA RESULTS THIS WEEK! Ms. Ali and her mother from the UK. Ms. Ali lost 12lbs in two weeks and her mother 11lbs!! Well done both of you.

Your Employee Wellness Program – Where does Tonica fit in?

Nowadays, large companies as well as small businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of employee wellness programs and the potentially high return on investment to offset the constant rise in healthcare costs. 

Workplace based wellness programs are gaining popularity world wide as employers seek to reduce their outlay on absenteeism, while improving motivation, productivity and the general health and wellbeing of their employees, by educating them and providing them with access to a variety of wellness options.

Aside from the various fitness programs and stress management workshops that many employers now provide, introducing a ‘Healthy Snacking Program’ is an easy way to show an employer’s commitment to employee wellness by providing healthier options such as water, fresh fruit juice and nutritious snacks such as fruit, salads or Tonica© low GI cakes, at the workplace.

Participation in such a program should be voluntary. Employees are encouraged to make healthier choices and for those employees wishing to lose weight, an incentive program could be implemented where the employee who loses the most weight within a 2 week period is rewarded with a Tonica© 4 week weight loss pack.

By introducing a variety of wellness options and by educating and encouraging employees to participate, both the employer and the employee will reap the benefits of a healthy, motivated and productive work force.

To enquire about including Tonica within your Employee Wellness Program, please email us as follows:-

UK - info@tonicadirect.com

RSA - infosa@tonicadirect.com